IAI Harop vs RQ-11 Raven
The IAI Harop and the RQ-11 Raven are both Military Drones, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries and AeroVironment respectively. The IAI Harop reaches 417 km/h — 4.4x the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h. The IAI Harop has an operational range of 200 km vs 10 km for the RQ-11 Raven. The IAI Harop operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,500 m for the RQ-11 Raven. Unit cost is $10M for the IAI Harop vs $0.17M for the RQ-11 Raven. The RQ-11 Raven first flew 5 years before the IAI Harop (2000 vs 2005).
| Israeli stealth loitering munition, developed in the early 21st century, utilized for intelligence, surveillance, and precision strike missions in various global conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| First flight | 1 January 2005 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American unmanned aerial vehicle, renowned for extensive service since 1990s, widely deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Drones |
| Manufacturer | AeroVironment |
| First flight | 1 January 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2003 |
| Number produced | 19000 units |
| Average unit price | $170K |
| Wingspan | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 417 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Wingspan | 1.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 0.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 95 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 10 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2 kg |
| Empty weight | 1.9 kg |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harop is faster with a maximum speed of 417 km/h compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 95 km/h, a difference of 322 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harop has a longer range at 200 km compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harop has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2 kg compared to the IAI Harop's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harop is longer at 2.5 meters compared to the RQ-11 Raven's 0.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The IAI Harop is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the RQ-11 Raven at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the IAI Harop or RQ-11 Raven?
The RQ-11 Raven entered service first in 2003, 2 years before the IAI Harop which entered service in 2005.